Plains viscacha: A rodent that builds vast underground cities and ovulates more than any other mammal #Science #Biology #Zoology #PlainsViscacha #RodentResearch #MammalReproduction
Plains viscacha: A rodent that builds vast underground cities and ovulates more than any other mammal
The plains viscacha looks a lot like a chinchilla, but it's known for building vast tunnels underground and for producing more than 300 eggs at one time.
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April 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Plains viscacha: A rodent that builds vast underground cities and ovulates more than any other mammal #Science #Biology #Zoology #PlainsViscacha #RodentResearch #MammalReproduction
The #plainsviscacha or plains vizcacha (Lagostomus maximus) is a species of viscacha, a rodent in the family Chinchillidae.[2] It is the only living species within the genus Lagostomus.
![The #plainsviscacha or plains vizcacha (Lagostomus maximus) is a species of viscacha, a rodent in the family Chinchillidae.[2] It is the only living species within the genus Lagostomus. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. The plains viscacha is the largest species in its family. They construct elaborate burrows that house successive colonies for decades.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wzvrgied74fgjzyeftfmeeyo/bafkreia6o7v5mwktzpf7eqtxsv5sfcxwnbez4cca725v335tuqoexm2mna)
October 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The #plainsviscacha or plains vizcacha (Lagostomus maximus) is a species of viscacha, a rodent in the family Chinchillidae.[2] It is the only living species within the genus Lagostomus.